Periop 101 AORN Questions & Answers. 100% Accurate, Graded A+. 2023/2024

Periop 101 AORN Questions & Answers. 100% Accurate, Graded A+. 2023/2024 In what ways should the perioperative nurse assist with general anesthesia induction? *select all the apply* a. Administer the muscle relaxant reversal agent if needed b. Apply cricoid pressure if needed during intubation c. Document anesthetic agents used, dose, route, and time d. Remain at the patient's side to offer reassurance and promote safety - b. Apply cricoid pressure if needed during intubation d. Remain at the patient's side to offer reassurance and promote safety When a Bier block is used during a procedure, the perioperative nurse should: *select all that apply* a. Check the calibration of the tourniquet before applying it b. Deflate the tourniquet quickly c. Inflate the distal cuff first d. Monitor the length of time the tourniquet is inflated - a. Check the calibration of the tourniquet before applying it d. Monitor the length of time the tourniquet is inflated Which drug is used to reverse valium and midazolam? a. Neostigmine b. Pancuronium c. Flumazenil d. Succinylcholine - c. Flumazenil Reversal of sedatives Which method is used to prevent aspiration during endotracheal intubation? a. Applying cricoid pressure b. Inserting a nasal/oral airway c. Laryngoscopy d. Invasive techniques - a. Applying cricoid pressure Cricoid pressure is applied as the ET tube is inserted in order to occlude the esophagus to prevent aspiration When do spinal headaches usually occur? a. After 40 years of age b. During anesthesia c. Postoperatively d. Before surgery - c. Postoperatively During intravenous regional anesthesia (Bier Block), the tourniquet should be deflated slowly to prevent which of the following from entering the circulation? a. Bacteria b. Lymphatic fluids c. Thrombus d. Bolus of anesthetic - d. Bolus of anesthetic In intravenous regional anesthesia, the tourniquet should be deflated slowly to prevent a bolus of local anesthetic from entering the system circulation What is the most consistent indicator of malignant hyperthermia during a surgical intervention? a. Tachycardia b. Unexplained increase in end-tidal CO2 c. Elevated temperature d. Sustained muscle contraction - b. Unexplained increase in end-tidal CO2 An increase in end-tidal CO2 is the most consistent indicator of MH, however, tachycardia, hyperkalemia, lactic acidosis, and increased oxygen demand are some other signs of MH. Which is *NOT* a protocol for treatment during an MH crisis? a. Stop all triggering agents b. Continue with safe agents c. Hyperventilate with 100% oxygen d. Administer serum potassium - d. Administer serum potassium The first actions taken when treating MH are to stop all triggering agents, continue with safe agents, and hyperventilate 100% oxygen. Serum potassium